Pumpkin and Spice Smoothie

This pumpkin and spice smoothie is the perfect way to warm up on a cold day. It's made with just a few simple ingredients, and it's packed with flavor. The pumpkin puree gives the smoothie a creamy texture and a sweet, earthy flavor. The almond milk adds a touch of richness, and the pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and nutmeg give the smoothie a warm, inviting aroma. The maple syrup adds a touch of sweetness, and the ice helps to keep the smoothie cold and refreshing.

The pumpkin and spice smoothie is a relatively new invention, but it has quickly become a popular fall favorite. The first known recipe for a pumpkin and spice smoothie appeared in a 1998 issue of Martha Stewart Living magazine. The recipe was simple: pumpkin puree, almond milk, pumpkin pie spice, and maple syrup. Over the years, the recipe has been adapted and modified by many different people, but the basic ingredients have remained the same.

Prep time: 5 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 1

Ingredients

• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup almond milk
• 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1/4 cup ice
• Optional: whipped cream and cinnamon for garnish

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
2. Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream and cinnamon, if desired.
3. Enjoy!

Why It Works

• The pumpkin puree gives the smoothie a creamy texture and a sweet, earthy flavor.
• The almond milk adds a touch of richness.
• The pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and nutmeg give the smoothie a warm, inviting aroma.
• The maple syrup adds a touch of sweetness.
• The ice helps to keep the smoothie cold and refreshing.